Emulex DCP_link manual Hardware Requirements, Software Requirements

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Hardware Requirements

In order to successfully install the Emulex DCP_link software, you must be running NetWare on a Novell approved hardware platform, or you must first install the Runtime version of Novell NetWare that is shipped with DCP_link. If you are running on a Novell approved hardware platform, you will need the following minimum configuration.

•An Intel (or equivalent) 80386 (minimum) based host server with ISA/EISA slot(s) available for WAN adapter(s).

•At least 16MB of system RAM.

•80 MB of available hard disk memory.

•(For CD-ROM installation only) A CD-ROM drive compatible with ISO 9660 formatted disks.

•NetWare certified LAN Network Interface Card (NIC) for local routing.

•A 3.5” floppy diskette drive.

You will need the following communications equipment:

•For analog lines, synchronous modems at both ends of the WAN connection (point-to-point configurations).

•DSU/CSU, synchronous modem, PBX, or T1 multiplexer.

•Cable connectors and adapters, as applicable, for RS-232C, V.35, RS- 422, or X.21 interfaces. Basic connectors for RS-232C and RS-422 are included with DCP_link.

Software Requirements

To operate properly, your system software should be configured as follows:

•The system should start DOS from the hard disk. NetWare is started from DOS before it takes over the system hardware completely.

•Novell DOS 7 (included), MS-DOS or PCDOS 3.1 or higher.